Cleaning up after lotion making

[krzybo]

How do you clean your containers after making lotions and lip balms? I end up with oily glass containers that I cannot get clean. Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[carebear]

I wipe them out really well while they are still hot. Then run through the dishwasher.

 

[krissy]

I wipe them out really well while they are still hot. Then run through the dishwasher.

yep, me too...

 

[Sunny]

I don't have a dishwasher. I wipe them out the best I can and then use hot water and a LOT of soap (err, dishwashing liquid).

 

[krzybo]

Thanks, yall.

 

[SudsyKat]

I haven't made lotion yet, but in general, when I have lots of oily containers (glass or otherwise), I wipe them out with a paper towel (to remove as much of the greasy material as possible), and then, I apply dishwashing liquid directly to the container and rub it around with my fingers. It works wonders - I'm not sure why, but it does.

 

[Hygieia]

I always have a spray bottle of cheap alcohol near by for sanitizing. Any oily residue comes off easily with alcohol. I wash first, then use alcohol. I find this also helps to keep the untensils clean as i'm going.

 

[jarvan]

90% alcohol and/or dishwasher

 

[jarvan]

90% alcohol and/or dishwasher

 

[madpiano]

Cilit Bang Degreaser (the green one) - or any other Kitchen Degreaser / Extractor Hood cleaner.

 

[krzybo]

Thanks so much. I really love this site because you never make us newbies feel stupid. I never thought about wiping them out before washing them and it really works.